Education design

The Teachers’ Lounge project at Powiatowy Zespół Szkół nr 4 in Wejherowo is an attempt to redefine this type of space within the structure of a school. Instead of a traditional administrative backroom, the result is an environment that supports work, relaxation, integration, and relationship building. The inspiration came from contemporary workplaces, hotel lobbies, and cafés. These are places where users can move naturally between focused work, meetings, and regeneration. The goal was to create an interior that allows teachers to temporarily step away from the rhythm of everyday school life and experience a higher level of comfort and wellbeing. Wojciech Januszewski Tutek Media Wojciech Januszewski Tutek... More

Empowering learners for real-world independence For Foundation learners, the study environment is especially important. Space isn’t just about walls and classrooms; it's about building confidence and independence: learning how to self-manage in facilities that reflect the real world. Nikhilesh Haval Nikhilesh Haval Previously dark and segmented, the old environment placed unnecessary strain on staff and students. Spaces felt cluttered, overwhelming and hard to navigate. The brief was learner-centric, focusing on experience and layouts designed to support independence with a sensitive, sensory approach. AxisHouse was chosen to deliver a Fit-Out that balanced wellbeing with functionality. The College required adaptable zoni... More

Evolution Design has introduced new learning areas at the Campus Brugg-Windisch of the University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland (FHNW), strengthening the on-site presence and enhancing the overall attractiveness of the campus. Peter Wuermli © Evolution Design Peter Wuermli © Evolution Design Peter Wuermli © Evolution Design Developed as part of Raum 2035, an FHNW-wide strategy defining the future of learning and working environments, the project was conceived as a pilot intervention, exploring how spatial design supports contemporary forms of teaching, learning, and collaboration while delivering clear added value for everyday campus life. Peter Wuermli © Evolution Design &nb... More

Design Infinity was contracted for the fit out of the new Zayed University campus design in Dubai. Upon walking in, it’s hard to imagine that this is a university, as one gets the sense of more a contemporary cool five star resort. The overall design is slick, with a base palette of wood that has been used in unique and unconventional yet incredibly challenging and aesthetically pleasing ways. Cloud like lighting drops down from the double height ceilings and the natural atmosphere that is replicated is reminiscent of a modern, stylised forest. Special touches include a table tennis table that is made out of wood and seems to blend into its surroundings beautifully. Caption Caption Caption Caption Caption C... More

Under the Seismic Mitigation Program, and in collaboration with Montgomery Sisam Architects (MSA) from Toronto, SHAPE Architecture completed the Project Definition Report for the existing Maple Grove Elementary, which was approved by the Ministry of Education in March 2017 for a full replacement school. The team immediately embarked on facilitating numerous workshops with the school community including parents, teachers and students. During these workshops, the stakeholder groups developed a set of Design Principles which, along with the Vancouver Board of Education Design Principles, would guide the design of the new school.  Ema Peter Ema Peter Ema Peter Ema Peter The design takes advantage of the unique corner s... More

“Fairytales and curiosity inspired the design; ideas such as ‘breadcrumbs’ as colourful geometries on the floor, ‘keyholes’ windows for peeking through walls, and curvy white acoustic ceiling panels that float above like clouds.” — Kenny Kinugasa-Tsui, co-founder of Bean Buro “We created an adaptable environment for different spatial setups. The idea is similar to a theatre stage. Young learners can choose how they would like to engage with the class.” — Lorène Faure, co-founder of Bean Buro Bean Buro The Brief: A curious learning centre  We were tasked to create an inventive learning centre for Qurio—a high-quality enrichment school for children aged four... More

Open classrooms and shared learning spaces throughout the nursery create an unrestrained and boundary-free environment while the abundance of natural daylight through the large, glazed façade and well-positioned skylights open up the spaces to create a bright environment for children and teachers. Stepping inside this new school the interiors are light, bright with pastel tones and, of course, ladybirds that delineate the different areas. Chris Goldstraw The scale of the classrooms is governed by the age groups and the age group defines the placement and of sizes of various elements in the teaching rooms. The youngest children are placed nearest to reception for ease of access for buggies, while the one to two year olds have th... More